60 resultados para LUCE newsletter
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Celebrate the individual rights of long-term care residents during Residents' Rights month. "A" is for Access.
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Celebrate Residents' Right Month. "C" is for Choice.
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Special Edition. Note from he State Long-Term Care Ombudsman regarding the newly update map of Local Long-Term Ombudsman regions effective October 1, 2016.
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Raise awareness about abuse, neglect & exploitation - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day launched June 15, 2006. Flyer from National Center on Elder Abuse for a list of 12 things to do to start taking a stand against elder abuse. Caller ID spoofing: What it is and how to avoid this common scam. World Elder Abuse Awareness day serves as call-to-action for all advocates of older adults.
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May is Older Americans Month. This years theme "Blaze a Trail" is designed to raise awareness about important issues facing older adults by highlighting the many ways that individuals are advocating for themselves, their peers and their communities. Older Americans Month activities schedule throughout Iowa.
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The Volunteer Ombudsman Program has served long-term care residents in the state of Iowa since our first volunteer began in September 2013. Volunteer Ombudsmen are trained, certified representatives of the Office of the State Long-Term Ombudsman who are assigned to a nursing facility in Iowa. CMS issues memo to LTCs regarding electronic staffing data reporting requirement.
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At the end of February, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved Iowa's plan to modernize Medicaid with an implementation date of April 1, 2016, citing significant improvements the state has made to demonstrate readiness and enhance provider networks. Updates to MDS Section Q Materials. Severe Weather Awareness Week. Long-Term Care Social Workers of Iowa Spring Conference (April 14-15, Gateway Conference Center, Ames). Iowa Governor's Conference on Aging & Disabilities (May 23-26, Iowa Events Center, Des Moines). New Resource to Help LGBT Elders Avoid the Sweetheart Scam.
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Information regarding the Annual Report for Federal Fiscal year 2015. Rethinking our role: How last session's legislative mandates are influencing the work of the OSLTCO today.
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Although only a fraction of Iowans are Medicaid members, the changes coming to Iowa’s Medicaid system have the potential to significantly impact all Iowans, especially those who are dependent on others for care or assistance with daily activities. That’s because Iowa’s ability to transition to managed care is contingent upon ensuring that Medicaid members have an advocate when it comes to protecting their rights, health, safety and quality of care. Managed Care Ombudsman Program prepares to advocate for Iowa's Medicaid members. Iowa's Office of Substitute Decision Maker provides education, assistance.
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MIECHV families in Iowa face many barriers to employment, such as: inter-generational poverty, health (including mental health and substance abuse) issues and lack of access to education and job training. Not everyone is able to work, but many people (with the right support!) are able to eventually work. As the following data shows, participation in MIECHV programs in Iowa is positively correlated with employment and income gains. These gains contribute to lifelong benefits for the families’ health, happiness, and their children’s futures.
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MIECHV families in Iowa face many barriers to employment, such as: inter-generational poverty, health (including mental health and substance abuse) issues and lack of access to education and job training. Not everyone is able to work, but many people (with the right support!) are able to eventually work. As the following data shows, participation in MIECHV programs in Iowa is positively correlated with employment and income gains. These gains contribute to lifelong benefits for the families’ health, happiness, and their children’s futures.
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MIECHV families in Iowa face many barriers to employment, such as: inter-generational poverty, health (including mental health and substance abuse) issues and lack of access to education and job training. Not everyone is able to work, but many people (with the right support!) are able to eventually work. As the following data shows, participation in MIECHV programs in Iowa is positively correlated with employment and income gains. These gains contribute to lifelong benefits for the families’ health, happiness, and their children’s futures.
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Iowa FSSD programs have served 14,360 families since beginning to use the REDCap system in 2013. 5,827 of these families have been exited, while 8,533 are currently being served.
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Iowa FSSD programs have served 14,360 families since beginning to use the REDCap system in 2013. 5,827 of these families have been exited, while 8,533 are currently being served.
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The Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center is a University of Iowa interdisciplinary collaboration created to make more accessible educational and service programs focused on strengthening the operational capacity of Iowa nonprofit organizations. The Center works collaboratively with government agencies, nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to impart new knowledge through activities and provide information and training resources to help nonprofit organizations and interested persons throughout Iowa. We seek to build the capacity and develop the effectiveness of community-based organizations and enhance the overall effectiveness of local organizations in building communities.
